Dina Kraft
Joshua Mitnick, a compassionate Israel reporter in a harsh region, dies at 50
He covered the Israeli-Palestinian story for over two decades, including for the New York Jewish Week.
In time of tension, a cultural event brings Israelis and Palestinians together
Two architects of cultural connection in Jerusalem – one Israeli, one Palestinian – strive to keep city residents connected in wake of recent attacks.
Looking for Hope: A writer finds inspiration in Jewish-Palestinian friendship, especially now
Haviva Ner-David was just starting to promote her debut novel, about the intersecting lives of two Israeli women — one Jewish, one Palestinian — when last month’s military escalation with Gaza erupted, accompanied by the worst internecine fighting between Jewish and Arab citizens in recent memory.
Singing in one voice: Arab-Jewish women’s choir challenges the cycle of war
The Rana Choir sings a range of songs from lullabies to feminist tunes, but one song has become their anthem.
Arab physiotherapist heals more than the physical for her Jewish patients
Rasha Ghaith is building bridges between Arabs and Jews at Hadassah Hospital.
Two prominent thinkers envision Jewish-Arab political partnership as key ahead of upcoming election
Mohammad Darawshe and Yossi Klein Halevi are partnering up to create a more inclusive society.
Meet the duo fighting crime that’s devastating Arab communities in Israel
In response to organized crime and violence, a group called Safe Communities is helping promote equality among Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens.
Jewish, Arab teens use Zoom to keep dialogue going during pandemic
This article is adapted from The Branch, a monthly podcast exploring individual relationships between Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians. The Branch is produced by Hadassah and created by Dina Kraft, a journalist based in Tel Aviv. Sign up here to listen to episodes and be notified when new episodes are published.
‘I live in the moment’: Meet the pilot who thwarted Leila Khaled’s hijacking in 1970 — and her recent university speech
“Everyone forgets that in the past she was a a terrorist. Instead they portray her as if she has a halo around her,” he said of Khaled.
The Branch | The Road to Healing
For Yael, a 58-year-old tour guide from Jerusalem, these drives and this connection are part of her volunteer work for Humans without Borders.